Saloni DhruvPublished on Nov 24, 20227 South Asian-owned labels reimagining traditional jewellery These 7 South Asian-owned jewellery labels are reimagining traditional heirloom jewelleryAdd these South Asian-owned labels to your jewellery wishlistWhile South Asian fashion designers are taking traditional craftsmanship globally (which you can read about here), jewellery designers of South Asian descent are tapping into their roots to create heirloom-worthy pieces. We look at seven labels that have married their design philosophy with their heritage and still lend a global appeal. Anisha Parmar:Based in London, jewellery designer Anisha Parmar taps into the rich tapestry of her South Asian culture to create contemporary statement pieces. Her collections–‘The Pink City’, ‘Mangoes and Marigolds’ and ‘Jungle Rani’–all offer a modern perspective to mythological elements such as motifs of the sun, the moon, elephants and peacocks. Parmar has created mango-shaped stud earrings and a laser-cut elephant necklace, both of which are made using wood and acrylic. She also organises workshops at various pop shops in the United Kingdom for those interested in her process of creating wearable yet statement jewellery pieces.Where to buy:Anishaparmar.comZohra Rahman:Zohra Rahman started her eponymous jewellery label in 2014 after returning to her hometown, Lahore, after completing her education in jewellery design at Central Saint Martins in London. Rahman’s experimental and genderless jewellery label toes the line between avant-garde and minimalism. Handmade by local artisans in Pakistan, Rahman approaches traditional elements like Arabic and Urdu calligraphy and Islamic architecture, in artistic ways. The result: The Simurgh ear cuff or the tidal coin necklace, all made of sterling silver. The former is part of her ‘Tilsim’ collection, which, in Urdu, means ‘enchantment’. Where to buy:Zohrarahman.comStudio Renn:Inspired by art, this Mumbai-based jewellery label is the brainchild of Rahul and Roshni Jhaveri, which the duo founded in 2018. They play with form, texture and the movement of metals and stones when designing their collections. Take their 'Orange Peel' bracelet, for example, with diamonds encrusted over gold shaped as a peeled orange, or the 'Transient' ring with a solitaire diamond on concrete. The duo believes in creating abstract jewellery as a collaborative effort with their customers for their bespoke and made-to-measure pieces that promise to be one-of-a-kind. Where to buy:Studiorenn.comFeather Pendants:At 16, Kush Shah started Feather Pendants from his mother’s bedroom in the United Kingdom when he found a gap in the market for jewellery that complemented the growing streetwear fits Millennials and Gen Zers are into. Shah’s buckled bracelets, rings and chains have been worn by rappers and celebrities like Knucks, Swarmz and Skepta. With a showroom in London’s Hatton Garden, Shah’s luxury streetwear-inspired jewellery brand is carving out a niche in streetwear where even men can wear diamonds.Where to buy:Featherpendants.co.ukAnanya Fine Jewellery:Ananya Malhotra’s art nouveau-esque jewellery has a huge fan following, including Taylor Swift, Gigi Hadid, Amanda Seyfried and Dua Lipa, among others. Raised in India, Malhotra held on to her heritage while studying at Central Saint Martins and later, the Gemological Institute of America. With the help of diamonds and coloured gemstones, you’ll notice influences of Indian mythology in her ‘Chakra’ collection, which can help balance out your energy by customising your choice of stones. Her most recent collaboration with Italian jewellery designer Bea Bongiasca for a ‘Rainbow Chakra’ bracelet provides a burst of colour to amp up a neutral outfit.Where to buy:Net-a-porter.comMelt:Prachi Jain unveiled her first collection of rings, earrings and necklaces, made in sterling silver, in 2021 as her interpretation of the melting pot that the city of London is. Produced in limited pieces, Jain believes consistency is the death of ideas, which is why there is no set seasonal timeline for the “drop” of her new collections. Her signet rings and pendants give a not-perfect futuristic look by using crystals for the holistic energy they provide. With her ‘Custom Shop’ collection, Jain introduced a mechanism built into pieces whereby customers could customise/create their jewellery, hoping to reprogramme the buying, wearing and discarding of jewellery.Where to buy:Meltjewellery.co.ukPapillon Du Thé:Saskia Fernando may be known for presenting contemporary art in Sri Lanka through her gallery, the Saskia Fernando Gallery, but her label offers jewellery plated in gold and studded with semi-precious stones. Handcrafted in Sri Lanka in small batches, the brand’s statement pieces take inspiration from the country’s traditions, like the ‘Sanni’ mask which is used in healing rituals, or the ‘Akuru pendant’ that features the Sinhala alphabet.Where to buy:Shoppr.lkAlso Read: How this jewellery designer’s South Asian roots inspired her to build a brand in New York CityAlso Read: 9 designers from the South Asian diaspora look towards their roots for inspirationAlso Read: These jewellery designers from the Middle East are worth their weight in gold Read Next Read the Next Article
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